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i TTT1T1 Monday, April 22, 1996 Volume 58 Number 73 ASWSU By Wynne Rasmussen Signpost news writer Candidates of ASWSU 1996-97 student offices waited in anticipation Friday night for the results of the weeklong campaign, while supporters were entertained by comedian David Earl Reed and The Trenchcoats. Student elections came to a close Friday afternoon with 1,500 students turning up at the polls. It was about 10 percent of the studentbody. The race for president was close, but Jason Whelan managed to pull ahead of Cody Strong in the end. "Both Jason and Cody are qualified candidates; both would have done a fine job. ' They just have different leadership styles, which was portrayed through their campaign materials; and tonight we found out which leadership style most of the students at Weber State want," said Russ Ramption election committeeco-chairman. Strong is willing to support his opponent in his role, and knows Whelan will be an effective leader. "I think he'll do a great job. He'll do a lot of good things for Weber State and keep us going in the right direction," Strong said. Whelan is happy to be elected, but is aware of the responsibility ahead of him. "I'm not overwhelmed yet, but I know I have a solid responsibility," Whelan said. News: Bill aims to abolish the IRS. See page 3 Opinion: Students respond to the Conservative Coalition. See page 4 Features: Psychology professor loves the outdoors. See page 6 Sports: Check out the WSU tennis team. , See page 10 Final Election announces final New ASWSU officers for '96-' 97 President: Jason Whelan Executive Vice President Jennifer Best I Academic Vice President Andy Young Applied Science & Technology Jawn Naider Arts & Humanities Chad Montgomery African-American Students Jacquelte Beard Business & Economics Brandyn Bodily Education ; Jenny Peterson ' Students with Disabilities Melanie Werner Social & Behavioral Science Steve Newman - One project Whelan plans to establish is a hotline where stu- ' dents may voice opinions, and he and the other officers are able to effectively listen and address campus problems. "I want to really get out there and learn the students' voice. Even By Wynne Rasmussen Signpost news writer With recent controversies involving the Conservative Coalition at Weber State University, the biggest question at hand is whether or not their endorsements had any impact on the outcome of the student elections. "Obviously there was a group of people that voted as a block, but I don't feel as though it had a substantial outcome on the vote," said Cody Strong ASWSU presidential candidate. In a story run in Friday's issue of The Signpost candidates expressed anger against the workings of the coalition. Most of the candidates were contacted via telephone and surveyed. Some candidates were not contacted by the coalition for the ini- Health Professions Joe Cook International Students Gabriel Trionfi IntegratedGeneral Studies Nicole Brennan LatinoCh icanoH Lspanic Students Christina Onega Native American Students Thorn Ranger Non-Traditional Students Kim ILitdi-WinWcird Residence Hails Deren C. il in Science Corey Shaw Traditional Students James E. Kammeyer Veteran Students John C. Stuipe though I'm really involved there are a lot of opinions and feelings out there I don't know," Whelan said. "That's why I really want to push for a student hotline to get that established both on E-mail See Results page 8 indorsements bv Conservative g m e rr a. it' n ' 66 Obviously there was a group of people that voted as a block, but I don't feel as though it had a substantial outcome on the vote. Cody Strong 95 tial "litmus test" and their political ideologies were overlooked by the group. Members of the coalition claim to have tried on several occasions to reach Strong as well as Justin B. Smith, a candidate for traditional student senator, but were not successful.Candidates came to the realization of what was happening last Wednesday when flyers were passed out to students on campus '96 election RYAN SHUPEITHE SIGNPOST Angie Reyna dances at the election party held Friday night. Many students joined in the celebration. siions with a list of names which the coalition endorsed. "Our objective is to get people we think will best represent us collectively, and we did not receive permission from any of the candidates to endorse them and we don't have to," said Eric Earley former chairman of the coalition. In a letter to the editor in Friday's Signpost, candidates confirmed the endorsement was unauthorized, pleading voters to results s choose "candidates the)' believe represent their own personal interests.""I don't like to see partisan politics at WeberStale. I think we need to be more personable because there are so many different issues, and I don't like to see it split the campus into categories," said Jason Whelan, newly elected ASWSU president. "I would just like to see people run on issues, just keep it individual, vote on the person and not exactly to a group of people." There is an alliance at WSU made up of the College Republicans, the National Rifle Association, the Eagle Forum and other such groups of which the leaders make up the Conservative Coalition, currently chaired by Dan Earley. See Coalition page 9

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i TTT1T1 Monday, April 22, 1996 Volume 58 Number 73 ASWSU By Wynne Rasmussen Signpost news writer Candidates of ASWSU 1996-97 student offices waited in anticipation Friday night for the results of the weeklong campaign, while supporters were entertained by comedian David Earl Reed and The Trenchcoats. Student elections came to a close Friday afternoon with 1,500 students turning up at the polls. It was about 10 percent of the studentbody. The race for president was close, but Jason Whelan managed to pull ahead of Cody Strong in the end. "Both Jason and Cody are qualified candidates; both would have done a fine job. ' They just have different leadership styles, which was portrayed through their campaign materials; and tonight we found out which leadership style most of the students at Weber State want," said Russ Ramption election committeeco-chairman. Strong is willing to support his opponent in his role, and knows Whelan will be an effective leader. "I think he'll do a great job. He'll do a lot of good things for Weber State and keep us going in the right direction," Strong said. Whelan is happy to be elected, but is aware of the responsibility ahead of him. "I'm not overwhelmed yet, but I know I have a solid responsibility," Whelan said. News: Bill aims to abolish the IRS. See page 3 Opinion: Students respond to the Conservative Coalition. See page 4 Features: Psychology professor loves the outdoors. See page 6 Sports: Check out the WSU tennis team. , See page 10 Final Election announces final New ASWSU officers for '96-' 97 President: Jason Whelan Executive Vice President Jennifer Best I Academic Vice President Andy Young Applied Science & Technology Jawn Naider Arts & Humanities Chad Montgomery African-American Students Jacquelte Beard Business & Economics Brandyn Bodily Education ; Jenny Peterson ' Students with Disabilities Melanie Werner Social & Behavioral Science Steve Newman - One project Whelan plans to establish is a hotline where stu- ' dents may voice opinions, and he and the other officers are able to effectively listen and address campus problems. "I want to really get out there and learn the students' voice. Even By Wynne Rasmussen Signpost news writer With recent controversies involving the Conservative Coalition at Weber State University, the biggest question at hand is whether or not their endorsements had any impact on the outcome of the student elections. "Obviously there was a group of people that voted as a block, but I don't feel as though it had a substantial outcome on the vote," said Cody Strong ASWSU presidential candidate. In a story run in Friday's issue of The Signpost candidates expressed anger against the workings of the coalition. Most of the candidates were contacted via telephone and surveyed. Some candidates were not contacted by the coalition for the ini- Health Professions Joe Cook International Students Gabriel Trionfi IntegratedGeneral Studies Nicole Brennan LatinoCh icanoH Lspanic Students Christina Onega Native American Students Thorn Ranger Non-Traditional Students Kim ILitdi-WinWcird Residence Hails Deren C. il in Science Corey Shaw Traditional Students James E. Kammeyer Veteran Students John C. Stuipe though I'm really involved there are a lot of opinions and feelings out there I don't know," Whelan said. "That's why I really want to push for a student hotline to get that established both on E-mail See Results page 8 indorsements bv Conservative g m e rr a. it' n ' 66 Obviously there was a group of people that voted as a block, but I don't feel as though it had a substantial outcome on the vote. Cody Strong 95 tial "litmus test" and their political ideologies were overlooked by the group. Members of the coalition claim to have tried on several occasions to reach Strong as well as Justin B. Smith, a candidate for traditional student senator, but were not successful.Candidates came to the realization of what was happening last Wednesday when flyers were passed out to students on campus '96 election RYAN SHUPEITHE SIGNPOST Angie Reyna dances at the election party held Friday night. Many students joined in the celebration. siions with a list of names which the coalition endorsed. "Our objective is to get people we think will best represent us collectively, and we did not receive permission from any of the candidates to endorse them and we don't have to," said Eric Earley former chairman of the coalition. In a letter to the editor in Friday's Signpost, candidates confirmed the endorsement was unauthorized, pleading voters to results s choose "candidates the)' believe represent their own personal interests.""I don't like to see partisan politics at WeberStale. I think we need to be more personable because there are so many different issues, and I don't like to see it split the campus into categories," said Jason Whelan, newly elected ASWSU president. "I would just like to see people run on issues, just keep it individual, vote on the person and not exactly to a group of people." There is an alliance at WSU made up of the College Republicans, the National Rifle Association, the Eagle Forum and other such groups of which the leaders make up the Conservative Coalition, currently chaired by Dan Earley. See Coalition page 9